Life Is But a Dream

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Sabrina, an artist, is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and her parents check her into the Wellness Center. There she meets Alec, who is convinced it's the world that's crazy, not the two of them. They are meant to be together; they are special. But when Alec starts to convince Sabrina that her treatment will wipe out everything that makes her creative, she worries that she'll lose hold of her dreams and herself. Should she listen to her doctor? her decision may have fatal consequences.

Brian James calls Life is But a Dream "the most intense book I've written. Bringing this unique character to life and seeing the world through her eyes, with all its beauty and confusion, was an immense challenge that I hope is just as rewarding to read as it was to write." Intense--yes. Unforgettable--definitely.

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raquel sylvester
April 4, 2021
Honestly im very sad that this book isn't more well known. I first picked this book up at my school library. My original intent was only to use the book to pretend to read in class, but once I began to actually read it I was hooked. This book left a lasting impression on me, I was genuinely touched by the message. The portrail of schizophrenia, I believe, was very understanding and did a good job of not making it out to be some kind of horrible, evil, disease. The story itself was really touching. I could relate to a lot of it but even the parts I couldn't relate to I could empathize with. Honestly I fell in love with Sabrina's character. I think this book adds a perspective of mental illness that most people struggle to understand. All in all its just a really good read. I literally seached google for 2 hours trying to find this book because I couldn't remember the title or author. Im glad I found it and im going to read it again.
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A Google user
So far this is the best book i have read in forever i love the way she is bifferent from everyone else, but the way she is tretted that is so unexeptable if she was a real person i would be her freind i dont know what she is going through but i know how she feels couse i get treeted the same way and i dont have that many friends.
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Kyle Armstrong
December 27, 2012
Full of doubts and hope with everything beautifully mixed in between!
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About the author

Brian James is the author of several highly praised books for young adults, including Pure Sunshine; Tomorrow, Maybe; Dirty Liar, Zombie Blondes; and The Heights. He lives in Upstate New York.

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